George M. Biondo says, “My 2017 was a good but a quiet year and I’m grateful for all the blessings it brought. There were no tours or new music, but I did spend a lot of productive time writing and … more »

As Ziggy Marley’s long-time bassist, Pablo Stennett was on the road in 2017 from April-July (U.S.), followed by a trip to the UK in August. September saw the release of Ziggy’s We Are the People Tour live album, filled with positive lyrics … more »

Conrad Korsch’s regular gig is as bassist, band leader, and musical director for Sir Rod Stewart. But that’s just one part of his busy schedule. Conrad is a guy who likes to keep busy. His 2017 calendar included a ton … more »

Longtime Pennywise bassist Randy Bradbury toured the world off-and-on from March through September 2017, including high-profile gigs like the Maximus Festival in São Paulo, Brazil, the Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival in Las Vegas, Chicago’s annual Riot Fest and … more »

Lee Hendricks has had an impressive 2017. As the bass player for country star Eric Church, Lee played a whopping 62 sold-out shows over a four month stretch. Did we mention that it was a 3-hour show with no opener? … more »

Blues legend John Mayall relies on Greg Rzab to supply the low-end groove in the studio and on the road. They had a very busy 2017 starting with the sold-out Rock Legends Cruise in January, followed by the release of … more »

Other than a few gigs here and there, Mike Bradford spent the majority of 2017 holed up in the studio. Here are a few projects he’s been working: “I’ve been preparing a solo album based on the music of film … more »

Eva Gardner had a wildly successful – and busy – 2017. Let’s let her tell us: “In 2017 I played with Cher for her residencies in Las Vegas and Washington D.C., and was involved with various studio projects including sessions … more »

It’s that time of year again, and that means every bass player is hoping for some sweet Ampeg gear. If you’re doing some shopping, here is a collection of the best Ampeg goodies under $200*. *Based on US Pricing. Taxes not … more »